4. Find the closest vet

"Any vet is obligated to render assistance to an injured animal under the Veterinary Surgeons Act," she said.

"Any injured animal should be taken to the closest vet where possible."

You will need to make an assessment about what "possible" means — whether you are out bush without any idea of the closest animal hospital, whether the animal is looking already close to death, and other factors.

5. You won't be charged

Ms Hall said most vets and animal hospitals will not charge you to treat a wild animal, especially if they have a specialist wildlife wing.

She said many wild animals brought in to The Ark "unfortunately" end up being put down, however it was important that they receive end-of-life care.

She said she supported a reduction in road limits in places with dense wildlife, adding that it was not good enough for people to attach whistles or blue lights to their car bumpers to deter animals from fleeing across roads.

"I wouldn't rely on that. I wouldn't attach that to my car and do 130 kilometres per hour down the Arnhem Highway," she said.

"If you just slow down or avoid driving at night, that's the best option."

Those who regularly drive through dense wildlife and bush areas could also prepare themselves with a specialist animal first aid kit, Ms Hall said.

The kit could include a blanket, fluids, a torch and bandages — but do not try and include household medical items.